Maquet launches 3D HD surgical
camera Maquet has launched Orchide 3D, a medical grade 3D
high definition video camera. This camera sets a new standard of
image quality in surgery, with the ability to distinguish depth in
the screen as well as in a body cavity. 6 Feb 2012
Targeted nanoparticles deliver diabetes drugs directly to pancreas
Lab studies have shown
that nanoparticles containing protein molecules that bind to
pancreas cells can effectively deliver diabetes drugs directly to
the pancreas, the organ that produces insulin and is at most risk
during onset of diabetes.
World's first designer jaw built from titanium using additive
manufacturing Belgian company LayerWise has built a total
lower jaw implant from titanium using its additive manufacturing (AM)
system. The jaw was built to treat a senior patient’s progressive
osteomyelitis of almost the entire lower jawbone. 3 Feb 2012
AstraZeneca announces 2,200 R&D job
cuts worldwide AstraZeneca has announced a set of new
restructuring initiatives along with its full-year 2011 results
today. The programme is expected to lead to 7,300 job losses in
total, with 2,200 of those R&D and save $1.6bn annually. 2 Feb 2012
Influenza virus diagnosed in record
time with new genetic test The test, developed by researchers
at the RIKEN Omics Science Center can detect influenza virus
infection in 40 minutes and with one hundred times the sensitivity
of conventional methods. 2 Feb 2012